Runway — AI Video Tool

3.5 / 5 (from 3,015 reviews)

Rated #25 in AI Video Tools

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What is Runway?

Runway is an AI-powered video generation tool that allows filmmakers and content creators to produce videos from text descriptions or transform existing footage. It offers features like text-to-video generation, video-to-video transformation, and image-to-video creation, enabling storytellers to bring their ideas to life without extensive technical knowledge or resources.

What sets Runway apart?

Runway stands out with its motion brush feature, allowing filmmakers to direct movement within generated scenes. This tool particularly aids independent creators working with tight budgets, enabling them to produce high-quality visual effects for their projects. Runway's approach focuses on preserving the filmmaker's creative vision while leveraging AI assistance in the production process.

Runway Use Cases

Generate video from text
Transform existing videos
Create cinematic scenes
Edit videos with AI

Who uses Runway?

Video Editors Content Creators Video Producers Marketing Managers Social Media Managers

Features and Benefits

Text to Video
Create videos from text prompts, allowing you to generate visual content based on written descriptions.
Image to Video
Transform still images into motion videos, enabling you to bring static visuals to life.
Video to Video
Modify existing videos using text prompts or image references, offering options to alter the style or content of your footage.
Motion Controls
Apply specific movements and camera directions to your generated videos, providing more control over the final output.
AI Training
Create custom AI models for generating specific styles, characters, or visual elements tailored to your needs.

Runway Pros and Cons

Pros

Allows creation of AI-generated videos from text prompts
Offers high-resolution 4K video generation
Provides an easy-to-use interface accessible even for beginners
Enables seamless asset transfer between mobile and desktop
Features regular updates with new capabilities

Cons

Expensive pricing, especially for unlimited video generation
Inconsistent prompt following and output quality
Limited free generation credits
Strict content moderation can lead to account suspensions
App stability issues, particularly with high-resolution inputs

Pricing

Basic Price not available

125 one-time credits
Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 4 sec
Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
3 video projects
5GB assets
Video editor exports in 720p
Limited image export options

Standard $12/mo

625 credits/month
Gen-3 Alpha (Text to Video) up to 10 sec
Upscale resolution in Gen-1 and Gen-2
Remove watermarks in Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha
Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 sec
Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
Unlimited video editor projects
100GB assets
Video editor exports in 4K & Green Screen alpha matte
2K image exports and full 3D texture options
Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)

Pro $28/mo

2250 credits/month
Gen-3 Alpha (Text to Video) up to 10 sec
Upscale resolution in Gen-1 and Gen-2
Remove watermarks in Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha
Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 sec
Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
Unlimited video editor projects
500GB assets
All video editor exports from Standard, plus PNG & ProRes for video editor compositions
All image exports from Standard, plus PNG & ProRes
Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)
Create custom voices for Lip Sync and Text-to-Speech

Unlimited $76/mo

Unlimited video generations
All Pro Plan features
Unlimited generations of Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha in Explore Mode at relaxed rate
2250 credits/month in Credits Mode for faster generations

Enterprise Price not available